7 Romantic Flowers Other Than Roses

Not all flowers are considered to be equally romantic, though people have believed for years that roses are the ultimate key to one’s heart. They fail to understand there are others which are equally romantic and have different meanings.

Iris – First glance of this flower and one falls in love, it’s fairly large and blossoms beautifully just like a rose of orchid would. This flower has various meanings including Faith, Hope, Wisdom, Courage and Admiration. Iris’s are vivid and gorgeous, and next time you are looking for the perfect flower to give a loved one or significant other the Iris should not be overlooked.

Sunflower – Sunflower the free growing flower which can reach heights that many on this list simply could never reach. The Sunflower stands for Loyalty, Adoration, and Longevity they can grow by themselves or in bunches.

Wild Flowers – Including Lilacs, orchids, and carnations wild flowers are gorgeous when picked fresh and put into a bouquet. They have many meanings some being spontaneousness, thoughtfulness and whimsical.

Lilac – A bit harder to find, but not impossible, Lilacs grow in various colors and are said to inspire youthfulness and innocence.

Carnation – Carnations need no introduction they offer distinction, love, and fascination. They are also known as a symbol of love, red carnations throughout many countries are said to symbolize a pure and eternal love.

Orchids – Love, luxury, strength and beauty are all characteristics of Orchids. Orchids are beautiful and incredibly hard to maintain, but a elegant pink, or purple orchid could put you in the black for a fairly long time.

Lily – Incredibly classy, elegant, and show a longevity which has seemed to disappear in today’s age. You only need a few of these opposed to a very large bouquet to leave a loved one stunned, and overridden with joy.